WRVS plea for young helpers

Volunteer work in Reading is being offered as part of a national scheme to get half a million young people involved in their communities.

The WRVS in Reading has a range of volunteer work for youngsters aged 16 to 25, from supporting patients and staff at Royal Berkshire Hospital to working as part of the local emergency services.

Volunteering for the WRVS makes a difference to the lives of both the young people involved and the people they help and can be accommodated in flexible arrangements that can offer significant benefits to future career and employment aspirations.

WRVS is one of the UK’s largest charities and voluntary organisations, and provides full induction, training and travel expenses to all volunteers.